IMPOSING a curfew to tackle a spike in Covid-19 cases is an option that can be considered, the Cabinet has informed MPs.
It was stated in a written response by Parliament and Shura Council Affairs Minister Ghanim Al Buainain, who was deputised by the Cabinet to convey government replies on parliamentary proposals.
The parliament had earlier proposed a partial curfew to reduce the number of Covid-19 cases.
“Imposing a curfew is a standing option depending on the circumstances and the situation,” said Mr Al Buainain.
“Should there be a massive spike in infections, this exceptional approach would be taken.”
The reply is amongst 38 topics that MPs are set to debate during their weekly session on Tuesday.
Other topics involve proposals to suspend in person attendance in schools and revert to online education should there be a spike in Covid-19 cases, establishing a suicide hotline, having mobile vehicles for blood donations, launching a national campaign to honour volunteers during the pandemic as well as a danger allowance and bonus for frontliners.
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